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Ryegrass Hay

Ryegrass Hay

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Available in 1kg and 4.5kg hay boxes!

Ryegrass Hay For Small Pets

Made from the finest quality Ryegrass, our barn dried, long stem Ryegrass feeding hay provides a palatable option for small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas.

Our Ryegrass Hay is long, green and stalky with enhanced nutrition and sweet to taste. It provides an excellent forage option to be used in addition to other hay types to add enrichment or top up nutrition where required.


Why Feed Rye Grass Hay to My Small Animal?

  • Great for enrichment and additional nutrition
  • Contains fibre to assist with digestion and dental function
  • Palatable and dust extracted for happy and healthy small pets
  • Barn dried for freshness
  • Suits the tastebuds of the fussiest nibblers

 

Get tasty savings with our bundles: Bundle of Two and Bundle of Three

Why HayDay

We know what we’re doing! Self confessed grass enthusiast brothers Tom and Mike have over 10 years experience, with some of the best racehorses in the world enjoying our hay. 

Feeding Guidelines

Ryegrass Hay is a suitable feeding hay for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus.

Small pets (like rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas) are herbivores that thrive on a plant based, grass-led diet. Adequate forage consumption is essential and should make up most of your small pets diet (about 75-85%).

For full feeding guidelines specific to your pet see our Feeding Guidelines + Nutrition page.

Size & Dimensions

Weight of Hay Box: 1kg

Dimensions of Hay Box: 36 x 25 x 18 cm

Weight of Hay Box: 4.5kg

Dimensions of Hay Box: 60 x 45 x 30 cm

Nutrition

Soft and Munchy Ryegrass Hay:

Crude Protein 9%, Crude Fibre 26%, Crude Fats and Oils 1.5%; Crude Ash 6.5%, Sodium 0.03%

Shipping & Returns

Free delivery on all orders over £33 and for those under a flat charge of £3.95 is applied.

Our 1kg Ryegrass and Alfalfa Hay Boxes are dispatched using a 2 to 3 day Evri delivery service.

Recyclable

You won’t see plastic here! Just cardboard, paper and environmentally friendly materials. We even print with toxin free ink.

Storage

Always store your small animal's hay in a cool, dark and well ventilated space. For more information, see some of our customer's hay box storage solutions.

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What Is Ryegrass Hay?

Ryegrass Hay is a type of grass species, loved by small animals for its fibre content, rich colour (extremely green!) and its crunchy stems to aid dental function. Ryegrass Hay is a palatable option to feed your small pets.

At HayDay, we grow all of our grass on our farm in Yorkshire, meaning we have full control of our hay from field to nibble:

• We barn dry our hay for consistently high quality hay all year round

• Our Ryegrass Hay is long stem which is great for your small animal's teeth and tummies

• We work closely with our in house nutritionist Briony to ensure that you're feeding your small pet's the best!

  • Why is Our Ryegrass Hay a Good Choice for Your Small Animals?

    Small animals should have a diet that reflects feeding 80 - 90% of premium quality, dust extracted hay. We recommend feeding Ryegrass Hay in addition to an unlimited supply of Timothy or Meadow Hay.

    We know that finding a suitable hay source for your small pet's can be difficult, which is why at HayDay we:

    • Have invested in barn-drying facilities

    • Dust extract our grass products

    • Have the seal of approval from our nutritionist Briony

    Please refer to our feeding guidelines for further advice.

  • Which Animals Love Our Ryegrass Hay and Why?

    There are a variety of different animals who love our Ryegrass Hay, including:

    • Rabbits

    • Guinea Pigs

    • Chinchillas

    • Degus

    • Plus many more!

    Our Ryegrass Hay will assist your small animal's digestive, dental and gut health. It's enhanced nutrition and sweet taste makes it a palatable feeding hay.

  • Ryegrass Hay Storage Tips

    Keeping your small pet's hay fresh is key, in terms of preserving its quality and to keep your small animals safe. So when storing our barn dried, fresh Ryegrass Hay - we would recommend:

    1. Storing hay in a cool and dark place which is well ventilated

    2. Ensure your hay can breathe (our boxes are perfect for this!)

    Storing your hay in these recommended conditions will help prevent mould and stop it from spoiling.

    See more hay storage tips here.

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Ryegrass Hay FAQs

Which Animals is Ryegrass Hay Suitable For?

Ryegrass Hay is a suitable forage choice for a range of small animals including; rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus!

Why choose HayDay?

At HayDay, we produce premium quality, long stem hay for small pets all year round! Unlike traditional farming methods where farmers would rely on consecutive dry days to make hay, we use green energy to barn-dry our hay! This guarantees perfect quality hay each time.

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Is Ryegrass Hay good for rabbits?

Ryegrass Hay is suitable for rabbits and guinea pigs, and is long, green and stalky with enhanced nutrition and taste.

Ryegrass Hay is best fed in addition to other varieties of hay to add enrichment or to top up nutrition where required.

Which type of hay would you recommend?

Tasty Timothy Hay is high in protein and fibre to aid digestion and gut health. It's also sweet to taste making it totally delicious!

Moreish Meadow Hay is soft and palatable to suit the fussiest of nibblers. It's high fibre which is great for dental, digestive and gut health.

Ryegrass Hay is a palatable option for all small pets. Its long and stalky stems assist with dental and digestive health and it is a great source for additional nutrition.

Alfalfa Hay is an excellent forage choice for breeding, young and growing small pets. Ample fibre supports digestive and dental function, and its high protein and calcium levels supports health and development.

What's the recommended way of storing hay?

We best recommend storing your small animal's hay in a cool, dark and well ventilated space. Hay can be kept fresh for your rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals for as long as 18 months. For further advice, check out our blog on storing hay.

How long does delivery take?

DPD

We dispatch all of our 4.5kg hay boxes using DPD next day delivery service. Spend over £33 for free delivery or for orders under, flat rate shipping is £3.95. For next day delivery, order before 12pm Monday-Friday.

Evri

Our 1kg boxes are typically dispatched using Evri standard service (3-5 working days).

Royal Mail

Taster Packs are dispatched using Royal Mail 48HR. Please allow up to 3-5 working days to receive your order.

For further information, get in touch with our team.